Outside Opinions

October 8, 2014

Student Activist Reflects on People’s Climate March

By Katie Koerper

Katie Koerper describes her experience at the People's Climate March, and urges the UCSB community to become active in combatting climate change.

October 7, 2014

Yes on Measure P

By Catherine Gautier

UCSB Professor Emerita Catherine Gautier explains her reasons for supporting Measure P

October 7, 2014

No on Measure P

By Glen Battles

Local resident Glen Battles explains her reasons to reject Measure P.

October 7, 2014

Alumnus’ Open Letter to Current Students

By Isaac Villa

UCSB Alumnus Isaac Villa addresses members of the UCSB and Isla Vista communities.

October 2, 2014

Dysfunctional Districts

By Matthew Meyer

Matthew Meyer explains the major problems with the process of drawing up congressional districts.

September 25, 2014

Lean and Green: No Beef with Meatless Mondays

By Eddie Garza

Now that meat-substitutes are more available and popular than ever, swapping animal flesh with healthy vegetarian options doesn't have to be a sacrifice. Eddie Garza explains how going meatless is the best choice for the...

September 25, 2014

A Tale of Two Cultures: Harassment Abroad and at Home

By Risa Weber

Risa Weber describes the differences between her experiences of harassment in Buenos Aires and in Isla Vista.

September 25, 2014

Individualization to Avoid Criminalization

By Suzanne Becker

Opinion Co-Editor Suzanne Becker encourages increasingly diverse methods of law enforcement and public engagement after the failure of Santa Barbara's proposed gang injunction.

June 5, 2014

A Response to Mckinley Krongaus’ Recent Op-Ed

By Rob Armstrong

Rob Armstrong addresses McKinley Krongaus' op-ed on gun control.

June 5, 2014

A Letter to Fellow Gauchos

By Sarah

A UCSB alumna calls for improvements to mental healthcare.

June 5, 2014

A Letter from Lois Capps to Isla Vista

By Lois Capps

Congresswoman Lois Capps reaches Isla Vista community.

June 5, 2014

Isla Vista: In Strength and Solidarity

By Hanna Mendoza

Hanna Mendoza reflects on the IV community following the events of May 23.

May 30, 2014

A Forgotten & Critical Feminist History at UCSB: And Why It’s Still Important

By Amy Jo Goddard

Amy Jo Goddard explores the issue of women's rights at UCSB.

May 30, 2014

Open Letter on Gun Control

By Marc Reisman

Marc Reisman explores the issue of gun control.

May 29, 2014

Self-Defense is Not a Privilege, It’s a Necessity

By V. Shasty

V. Shasty explains why the right to bear arms is essential to the safety of everyone.

May 29, 2014

War on the Home Front

By John Marciano

John Marcianois explains why we need to be worried about what is happening and California.